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WP03 FKF

2003 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

196,795 mi
Last recorded196,795 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 FKF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 196,795 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 196,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front discs worn

Pass 24 Nov 2014 188,601 miles

handbrake long

Pass 27 Sep 2013 183,997 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 183,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF brake disc slightly corroded

NSR brake pad starting to get low

NSR tyre on 3mm and wearing on outter edge

OSR tyre on 3mm and wearing on outter edge

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2012 175,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OSR tyre has a cut in outter sidewall deep enough to reach cords but is less than 25mm in length

Oil leak

air bag light on

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2012 175,282 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

rear brake disc corroded

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OSR tyre has a cut in outter sidewall deep enough to reach cords but is less than 25mm in length

Pass 9 Sep 2011 167,778 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 157,677 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 157,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 May 2010 149,927 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 May 2010 149,927 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 119,735 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Number Plate deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2008 87,324 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 64,485 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jul 2007 64,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 43,809 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 43,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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WP03 FKF is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2003 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 91,199 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WP03 FKF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WP03 FKF registered?

WP03 FKF is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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